As they poured into Ellis Island from the overflowing ships‚ hundreds of immigrants believed that this journey would completely transform their lives. Included in this crowd were my grandparents‚ entering an unknown world that was hugely different from where they were born in Italy. Both of them were small children at the time‚ too young to understand the difficulties that their families were about to overcome. They were traveling from Naples and Sicily with no understanding of English and they owned
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The Rush of Amphetamine Use: The Need for Speed Over the last century‚ Adderall and Ritalin have transitioned from respectable medications into designer drugs. Chemist L. Edeleano developed amphetamines in the late 1800’s primarily for respiratory ailments‚ but in time physicians noticed additional behavioral effects. Now‚ people that are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD‚ ADD) and narcolepsy use amphetamines to alert and focused (CESAR)
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and “The Gold Mountain Coat” The poem “Wordsmith” is talking about a boys father who is constantly working on their house. To perfect it. It mentions how he “ he fills and smooths and sands as filling in all of the empty crevices.” While the boy is watching though I can sense some sadness‚ maybe for the fact that his father spends more time on the house rather than with him. He might feel as if the imperfections of the house are more important then him. The short story “The Gold Mountain
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My Blue Bucket of Gold Essay Revision Does being alone need to feel lonely? The song My blue Bucket of gold describes the desperation of the speaker to love and be loved back. The need to love comes from the feeling of loneliness. The title “My blue bucket of gold” represents his joy and love hidden behind a wall of sadness and self hatred. Although the speaker has a melancholic heart or “blue bucket” he has affection and worthiness whitin for his heart is made “of gold”. A golden heart shows
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tr A Letter From Trevor Gold. My name is Trevor Gold and I am writing in this because I want to make a difference to this society. I am aware that I could be severely punished for the crime that I am committing and shall commit further‚ but everything is black‚ dark. Smoke fills the air everywhere making it hard to see. Our world has been corrupted. Penalties for crime is death‚ technology has turned humans into robots and left civilians absent minded‚ but the worst of all are the government
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Last August I started working on my Girl Scout Gold Award‚ the highest award that can be earned in Girl Scouts. This is an individual project for the girl to lead while incorporating the help of others. It must address a global issue in my neighborhood. The award consists of at least 80 hours of working on a community service project and 15 hours of that could go towards planning. I chose to remodel the activities room at Sunset Nursing Home. I had to fill out paperwork to explain my vision on how
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works‚ but it works.” This is IVEY lead singer Millie Perks’ assessment of her emerging Gold Coast band. While originally Millie is simply referring to IVEY’s song-writing process‚ she actually reveals something bigger‚ encapsulating their entire outlook. As Millie indicates‚ IVEY are a paradox‚ but also incredibly simple. On the surface‚ IVEY’s prosperity seems unlikely‚ given the “almost non-existent” Gold Coast music scene‚ as well as their youth and eclectic musical influences. Yet‚ upon closer
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All that glitters is not gold Ambanis and Mittals are no Buffetts and Gates. But we can’t blame them for the appalling poverty that prevails in India Now that Durga Puja’s son et lumiere has faded‚ comment might be permitted on what this annual exercise of expensive competitive showmanship reveals of popular taste. That no doubt explains why no one voices the real charge that should be levelled at the super-rich who should be in the dock not for spending too much but for the waste and crass
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The adage "All that glitters is not gold" cautions us against forming our opinion about objects on the basis of superficial impressions. It also implies that one should try to ascertain the true nature of things and to understand the reality hidden behind their glittering facade. However‚ love for glamour is deeply embedded in human nature. Taking advantage of this inherent vulnerability of man to glamour‚ cash rich companies rope in glamorous film and sports personalities to advertise their
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• What do I want for Christmas - Michael Kors Women’s Darci Rose Gold Tone Watch: The Michael Kors Women’s Darci Rose Gold Tone Watch is an excellent watch for gifting to your lady love or to other female members of your family‚ this Christmas. They will love you for it‚ as this watch radiates elegance and grace. There can be no better gift than this to surprise the ladies this Christmas. This bracelet watch adds a finishing look to the overall ensemble‚ no matter what the choice is. It is suitable
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